Basic Computer Skills A lesson plan for senior citizens By Melendra Sanders, Shelly Speicher, and Julie Temple From this: To this:

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Basic Computer Skills A lesson plan for senior citizens By Melendra Sanders, Shelly Speicher, and Julie Temple From this: To this:

Course Overview Main Outcome: Introducing the fundamental components, programs, and layout of a desktop computer. Methods: Lecture, with screen shots and projector/ smart board capabilities Hands-on practice

Some Specifics Class Size: 5 to 7 students per teacher Total Time: Approximately 1 hour Required Materials: Desktop computers with basic peripheries: mouse & keyboard Shortcuts to the programs introduced Bookmarks to online sources: games & videos Projector/Smart board for demonstrations

Super Basic Computer Skills Identifying basic external components: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, tower Turning on the computer & logging in Using the mouse Introduction to basic programs available: Internet Explorer, Outlook, calculator Creating & Naming Folders Creating & Naming Desktop Shortcuts Accessing the Internet through Explorer Closing out programs & Shutting down

Identifying the Basic Components Video: Following the video and demonstration, the students will be asked to identify the main components from the video on the classroom computer.

Identifying the Basic Components CPU (Tower) Keyboard Monitor Mouse USB

Identifying the Basic Components Assessment: Students will tape paper with the correct name to each component Following the assessment, students will identify the power switch and turn on their computers.

Turning on and Logging in

Assessment: Are all of the computers turned on? Are all of the students logged into an account?

Navigating with the Mouse Students will have an opportunity to learn how to point, click, and drag items using this mouse exercise program found on the web: exercises/mousepractice.html If time allows, students will be shown how to copy and paste text and images.

Navigating with the Mouse Other online exercises:

What Exactly Is a Folder?

Creating & Naming a Folder

What is a computer shortcut? How do I use them? Shortcut ?

Creating & Naming a Shortcut

Basic Computer Programs Each computer will have pre-saved icons on the desktop for each of the programs discussed. Word Outlook Internet Explorer

Accessing Internet Explorer Opening Internet Explorer through the start-up menu:

Navigating with Bookmarks

Logging off and Shutting down

Questions and Exploration Time Once the lesson is complete, students will have a chance to ask any questions they may have and practice their newly learned skills.

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